Security Architect - Mainframe

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF) to join our global IT infrastructure consulting client in the Montreal area on a long term engagement with one of their clients in the finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Work with client, sales, proposal managers and vendors to architect solutions
• Will be able to act as a bridge between the client and Sales, Proposal Managers, Project Managers, System Programmers and Infrastructure Specialists
• Work with Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions
• Document solutions including roadmaps, design documents, diagrams and project plans, using relevant documentation tools including Word, Visio, MS Project and/or PowerPoint
• Work closely with various teams to gather business and technical requirements
• Perform and Balance tasks on multiple concurrent projects across multiple customers
• Mediate and manage architectural conditions including those that are contractually required
• Educate, mentor and coach teams in applying architectural techniques
• Accurately document technical artifacts
• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge and ability to develop, maintain and deploy Assembler code, BMC & IBM Scheduler software, TSO, ISPF, understanding of problem & change, management (eESM experience is an asset), Install and support program products, installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products, JES2 and JES3 advance skills

Must Have

• Mainframe Security System ACF2 & RACF SME/Architect
• 5+ years experience as a z/OS System Programmer
• SMP/E and system utilities, ACF2, RACF, IO Gen (HCD), Assembler Language knowledge
• Understand of SYSPLEX concepts, familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying), experience working with vendors'

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (French and English)
• Adaptation to standard, client change management process